Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Warminster police seek drivers in fraud case that cost 75-year-old man $35K
Police said the victim was first contacted in June by someone pretending to represent the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Measles outbreak declared in Delaware; cases also rising in Chester County, Pa.
Health officials in Delaware and Chester County, Pennsylvania, are urging residents to get vaccinated as measles cases continue to climb across the region
Mail carrier allegedly steals credit card, spends more than $4K at Home Depot
Police said the suspect, 32-year-old Rashuan McCall of Philadelphia, is charged with access device fraud and identity theft.
Northeast Philly residents plead for help tackling rat problem: 'They're just everywhere'
Residents urge city and state leaders to take stronger action as they confront rodents damaging cars, invading yards and creating what some describe as a growing health hazard.
Families frustrated after Harry Potter drone show canceled last minute due to air quality
A highly anticipated Harry Potter-themed drone show at Subaru Park was canceled at the last minute Thursday night, leaving hundreds of fans frustrated.
NJ business temporarily closes after copper theft spoils thousands in food
Johnny "Gabagool" Aubry said the thieves stole the copper piping that supplies cold air to the walk-in refrigerator and deli case.
Residents voice frustration over Amazon data center in Falls Township
Many attendees said their concerns have grown as work on the facility continues.
Driver accused of intentionally hitting bicyclist with his SUV in Montgomery County
A Montgomery County man is under arrest, accused of hitting and critically injuring a bicyclist with his SUV.
Drivers voice frustration as gas prices climb across the region
Drivers across the region say rising gas prices are straining their budgets and forcing them to rethink how they travel.
Heavy rain triggers flash flooding in Camden for second time this week
Another round of heavy rain swept through Camden on Thursday, flooding several roads, stranding drivers and renewing concerns just days after a similar storm.